jdelaney3

I just posted on another board that I am considering applying to a program that would mean a 1.5 hour commute each way for me. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one doing this, that it can possibly be accomplished, and that there are ways to utilize my time in the car. Recording lectures sounds like a great idea! I'm not hip enough to listen to podcasts yet but that sounds like its worth looking into as well.

So far I've taken My math and A&P 1 and am in the middle of micro this semester. I will have to retake A&P 1 because I made an 89 which is not quite good enough. Also, I have to take ENG 101 as a prerequisite even though I have a B in that class from my previous college days many years ago. So I have to retake 2 classes after micro and then take A&P 2. It's very frustrating but I also know that driving so far will really be an extra stress on me and less time with my family. I'm trying to stay positive because I have wanted to be a nurse my entire life. I should add that my family lives in the town where the other school is and I could have a place to go should I have a break in between classes or clinicals.

I'm having a hard time deciding what to do so I'm just looking for some opinions from other Nursing School hopefuls. The school that I am currently taking my pre req's at offers a 2 year ADN program that is really hard to get into. ( I know I know, aren't they all?!) My advisor said if I don't have a 4.0 on my pre req's and a 97% or higher on the NLN than I won't get in. The thing is, my school only looks at 5 classes. If you make a B in one, you have to retake it until you make an A or else go somewhere else. Also, they only offer the program once a year in the fall. The pressure to make an A in my classes is so stressful! I mean of course I want to do well but knowing that if you make a B you have no chance is brutal! Anyway, there is a program 1.5 hours away from me that offers an ADN program and they use a points system for admission. After talking with an advisor there, I would most likely get in on my first try. They have admission twice a year too and admit more students than my current school. I am just hesitant because it is so far away! I have a 9 month old baby but I also have the most supportive husband int he world. What would you do??

I have a dilemma. I only have time to take 1 of these classes before I have to take the NLN and I am wondering which will benefit me more. Should I take Microbiology or A&P II before my NLN exam? Is the exam heavier in one topic versus the other? I have to register for class next week so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.